Semaje Gordon

Field Work Seminar

Southeastern Family Violence Center

Competency Three
Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic,

and Environmental Justice

Practice Behavior 3.9

Apply understanding of social, economic, and

environmental justice to advocate for human

rights at the individual and system levels.
Example: We provide a safe environment at

the office for clients who are homeless or

fleeing domestic violence and encourage
them to file paperwork as necessary
(DVPO/restraining order) as well as shelter for
them and their children(under 18)

Practice Behavior 3.10

Engage in practices that advance social,

economic, and environmental justice.

Example: We see that our clients who do seek

protection against their abusers do go to court

as well as creating a paper trail of using our
services and dates of possible incidents and
photos is physical abuse is present

Semaje Gordon
Field Work Seminar
Southeaster Family Violence Center

Competency Four
Engage in Practice-informed Research and

Research-informed Practice

Practice Behavior 4.11

Use practice experiences and theory to inform

scientific inquiry and research

Example:

Practice behavior 4.12

Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of

quantitative and qualitative research methods

and research findings.
Example: Create spreadsheets of grant money

spent to assist clients in rapid-rehousing and

keep track of phone calls (referrals, crisis
calls, shelter intake etc.)

Practice behavior 4.13

Use and translate research evidence to inform

and improve practice, policy, and service

delivery.
Example: Becoming familiar with grant

policies as well as handbook policies to ensure

we meet state requirements for the best
service delivery to clients